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Fresh Fava Beans with Eggs and Croutons – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Fresh Fava Beans with Eggs and Croutons

A simple yet elegant dish pairing bright, verdant fava beans with crunchy, golden-brown croutons and hearty chopped eggs, all brought together with a zesty lemon and olive oil dressing. A perfect light lunch or stunning side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces (225 g / 7.9 oz) day-old bread, cubed
  • 3 cups (450 g / 15.9 oz) fresh fava beans (from about 3 lbs / 1.4 kg / 3.09 lb in pods), blanched and peeled, or thawed frozen
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • & Variations
  • Bean Variations:** Don't have favas? This recipe is delicious with fresh or frozen lima beans, edamame, black-eyed peas, or cranberry beans.
  • Make It Vegan:** For a delicious plant-based version, simply substitute 1/2 cup (480 ml) of chopped firm tofu for the eggs. Add it to the pan along with the fava beans.
  • Herbaceous Upgrade:** Elevate the flavors by adding 2-3 tablespoons (45 ml / 1.5 fl oz) of chopped fresh herbs like dill, basil, mint, or chives. A dollop of your favorite pesto also works beautifully.

Method
 

  1. Put half the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the bread cubes and cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove the croutons from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining oil and the fava beans to the skillet.
  5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes until heated through.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  7. Stir in the lemon juice, chopped eggs, and the reserved croutons.
  8. Stir gently to combine, then taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
  10. Add Some Cheese:** Replace the eggs with 1/2 cup (480 ml) of crumbled feta cheese for a salty, tangy twist.
  11. Garnish with fresh oregano or marjoram. This is especially good served over orzo pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 25g

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